Health Care Reform: Don’t Be Distracted By The Abortion Talk

Six in ten Americans favor a ban on the use of federal funds for abortion. Fine. But let’s not let that stop us from passing Health Care Reform. The abortion issue and Health Care Reform are two completely different issues.Don’t be distracted. Don’t lose your focus.

I personally don’t believe in abortions but I believe in a woman’s right to chose. I am not God and will therefore not judge someone else’s circumstances. I do not believe that “the public at large” or our law makers should create legislation that would prevent many women from getting their health insurance plan to cover the cost of an abortion, even if no federal funds are involved. That’s just too black and white — what about women who are in a medical crisis?

These same people who are screaming that government is too big are the same people who want to micro-manage other people’s reproductive organs and choices. Hypocrites!!!

Most Americans like most of the current House bill. They like the parts that add new regulations to the health insurance industry that will stop them from discriminating against pre-existing conditions and provide more coverage for people who can’t afford health care. Americans also like the language in the bill that requires companies to provide health insurance to their workers. But most of us are not so sure about the language that requires people to get health insurance on their own if they don’t get it through another source. We agree with and understand the philosophy behind it, but it’s worrisome.

Folks, let us work this out. Let us create a bill that benefits the majority of Americans. Let us pass Health Care Reform. Send a letter via US mail or send an email or call your elected officials and tell them what you don’t like about the existing bill and what you do like and support. Your voice matters.

Participate in the process. Let your voice be heard. Tell our law makers to make the current House bill even better but please continue to support Health Care Reform.